Wow! It's hard to believe that spring is finally here. We have been teased with temperatures in the upper seventies, followed by days in the thirties and nights in the teens. I know, I should be used to it after all these years.
I have been busy doing lots of reading over the last couple of months. I go through periods where I read very little, to times when I have all I can do to put a book down and do what I need to be doing. I figure I have re-read somewhere around 80 books and read about five new ones (I have a couple of new ones I am waiting to start so I can read them without interruption, as well as a few I am waiting to be released.)\
Last Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a trip to Syracuse to watch Tran-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) perform Beethoven's Last Night. It was performed at the Landmark Theatre, a 1920's movie theater. What a beautiful setting for a wonderful performance. We had a great time.
Before we watched the show, we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Clark's Ale House. I had the beef and barley soup, while my husband had a roast beef sandwich-- it was delicious. The perfect spot for a quick bite to eat before the show.
Easter is just around the corner and will be followed by camping trips once school is out. We are looking forward to all of our scheduled trips with our friends.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
50th Anniversary Party
This post is a few days late, but better late than never. Saturday I had the privilege of hosting a party for my parents 50th Anniversary. In an age when many couples don't make it to ten years, fifty seems like a miracle. Congratulations, Mom and Dad. I am proud to be able to share this moment with you.
When they married in 1960, they didn't have a big wedding or a reception. Knowing this I made sure they had a wedding type cake to cut. We did photos of the cake cutting and everything.
When making the cake, I tried a recipe I hadn't made before. When I removed the cakes from the pans, two of the four crumbled. I tried to piece them together and stack them anyway, but it made a big mess. So, I pulled out a box mix and decorated that instead. The second time was a charm.
So, what do you do with cake that didn't come out right? We set it up with the other cake and served it. It looked awful, but tasted better than the box mix. We served it to anyone who wanted it, and it was the first to go.
In addition to the cake, I worked on a video of photos of them across the years, and played it on the TV for everyone to see. I think I had as much fun making this as my parents had watching it.
Congratulations, Mom and Dad!!!! Here's to many more!!!!
When they married in 1960, they didn't have a big wedding or a reception. Knowing this I made sure they had a wedding type cake to cut. We did photos of the cake cutting and everything.
When making the cake, I tried a recipe I hadn't made before. When I removed the cakes from the pans, two of the four crumbled. I tried to piece them together and stack them anyway, but it made a big mess. So, I pulled out a box mix and decorated that instead. The second time was a charm.
So, what do you do with cake that didn't come out right? We set it up with the other cake and served it. It looked awful, but tasted better than the box mix. We served it to anyone who wanted it, and it was the first to go.
In addition to the cake, I worked on a video of photos of them across the years, and played it on the TV for everyone to see. I think I had as much fun making this as my parents had watching it.
Congratulations, Mom and Dad!!!! Here's to many more!!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone.
Last year was a good year for us. We made several camping trips with friends and spent time with family. We all enjoyed good health, for which I am very grateful. We purchased a new car and made repairs on the SUV. I went on a road trip to a concert and came back with an internet full of new friends.
2010 looks to be another fun year for us. My parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on the 15th of January. They are taking a trip to Florida with friends who are also celebrating their 50th anniversary. Congratulations to all of you-- you give the rest of us something to work towards. In honor of my parents accomplishment, we are hosting a party for them and I get to make the cake. I will be breaking out the decorating kit and hitting the stores this week for supplies. They didn't have a reception when they were married (at least not that I've heard of) so I'd like this to be special for them.
In August we are looking forward to hosting a camping trip with our internet friends. We planned it for the weekend of the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally. Details for the rally can be found here.
What is a spiedie you ask? Well, the answer is here.
Of course, I plan to keep working at this blog (and I have pictures to post here soon!) I also am working on the writing. I have posted two Leverage fan fiction works at Leverage Fan Fiction as Tweety14. I have a story done that I am considering self publishing or trying to publish through a publishing company. I am still looking into both options and will keep you posted on what I decide to do. I have another story in the works that I am working on the opening of. Watch for snippets here and let me know what you think.
My nephew will be graduating from boot camp at Fort Knox this month, too. Hoping we can take a road trip to see it. I am also looking forward to making other trips to see new and old friends.
As for resolutions:
1) Take off weight and keep it off with healthy diet and exercise.
2) Publish/submit a manuscript
3) Have fun with friends and family
Hope that your 2010 is full of many fun filled days. Feel free to post your resolutions in the comments.
Last year was a good year for us. We made several camping trips with friends and spent time with family. We all enjoyed good health, for which I am very grateful. We purchased a new car and made repairs on the SUV. I went on a road trip to a concert and came back with an internet full of new friends.
2010 looks to be another fun year for us. My parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on the 15th of January. They are taking a trip to Florida with friends who are also celebrating their 50th anniversary. Congratulations to all of you-- you give the rest of us something to work towards. In honor of my parents accomplishment, we are hosting a party for them and I get to make the cake. I will be breaking out the decorating kit and hitting the stores this week for supplies. They didn't have a reception when they were married (at least not that I've heard of) so I'd like this to be special for them.
In August we are looking forward to hosting a camping trip with our internet friends. We planned it for the weekend of the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally. Details for the rally can be found here.
What is a spiedie you ask? Well, the answer is here.
Of course, I plan to keep working at this blog (and I have pictures to post here soon!) I also am working on the writing. I have posted two Leverage fan fiction works at Leverage Fan Fiction as Tweety14. I have a story done that I am considering self publishing or trying to publish through a publishing company. I am still looking into both options and will keep you posted on what I decide to do. I have another story in the works that I am working on the opening of. Watch for snippets here and let me know what you think.
My nephew will be graduating from boot camp at Fort Knox this month, too. Hoping we can take a road trip to see it. I am also looking forward to making other trips to see new and old friends.
As for resolutions:
1) Take off weight and keep it off with healthy diet and exercise.
2) Publish/submit a manuscript
3) Have fun with friends and family
Hope that your 2010 is full of many fun filled days. Feel free to post your resolutions in the comments.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Gingerbread House
My son loves to make Gingerbread Houses. We got a kit a few years ago and he fell in love with decorating them. This year we picked up a kit the day after Thanksgiving, with every intention of making it in early December.
Well, when my son came home from school with this Gingerbread House:
I realized that we hadn't done the kit we bought. So, Monday night the three of us got to work making the Gingerbread House.
We made sure the walls were stable.
And that the roof was secure.
Then we got down to the decorating!
And in no time, we had our Gingerbread House made!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Well, when my son came home from school with this Gingerbread House:
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| From Cookie Party |
I realized that we hadn't done the kit we bought. So, Monday night the three of us got to work making the Gingerbread House.
We made sure the walls were stable.
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| From Gingerbread House |
And that the roof was secure.
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| From Gingerbread House |
Then we got down to the decorating!
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| From Gingerbread House |
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| From Gingerbread House |
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| From Gingerbread House |
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| From Gingerbread House |
And in no time, we had our Gingerbread House made!!
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| From Gingerbread House |
Merry Christmas!!!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Thank God for Water Filters!!
So, Saturday we woke up to low water pressure in the house. Not unusual since the flooding here a few years back. We have a whole house filter on the water line where it comes into the house, and have to change it every couple of months. My husband figured it was in need of changing when our neighbor called to borrow the wrench we use to change the filter so he could change his filter. After further discussion with other neighbors who have no filter we found out they had black water in their lines and toilets.
We continued on through the day, dealing with the low pressure, waiting to change the filter after the cookie party. Night came and hubby decided to tackle the change in the morning. He went on-line and learned that a water main had broken, but we did not need to boil the water, as it only contained sediment.
Well, here is what that sediment looked like when he took out our filter this morning:
Here is what my hand looked like after touching it!
All I an say is Thank God we had the filter so it did not get into the hot water heater, the water softener, or on me in the shower!!!
We continued on through the day, dealing with the low pressure, waiting to change the filter after the cookie party. Night came and hubby decided to tackle the change in the morning. He went on-line and learned that a water main had broken, but we did not need to boil the water, as it only contained sediment.
Well, here is what that sediment looked like when he took out our filter this morning:
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| From Water Filter |
Here is what my hand looked like after touching it!
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| From Water Filter |
All I an say is Thank God we had the filter so it did not get into the hot water heater, the water softener, or on me in the shower!!!
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